Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 measures 18,3 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 at 15,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 tips the scales at 1 394 lbs - 1 119 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 at 275 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR1648MT
ModelSportfisher 18
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches70
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - Detail1,394 lbs. (632 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg632.31
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.1394
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]21 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet18.33
Length - Inches10
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches190
Length overall - Inches220
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. (5.5 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable with hose and bulb, or Optional permanent 18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,229 lbs. (557 kg) Total: 1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people9
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2